Distance education in Victoria (or school by correspondence) began in 1914, after a mother living in a remote area, sent a letter to the Melbourne Teachers College, expressing concern for the education of her two sons.
The service increased in size every year, until by 1922 there were 212 children receiving work fortnightly through the mail. In 1932 the services was formally named the Correspondence School. In 1953 the introduction of short-wave radio broadcasts meant students and teachers could hear each other for the first time. In the 1990's the school was renamed Distance Education Centre, Victoria and moved to this location.
These days, not only children in remote areas use the service, but also people with medical issues, travellers and others including adults and people from overseas.
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